Sandoz and Teva were successful in invalidating BMS’s patent and SPC relating to the compound apixaban, a blockbuster anticoagulant drug used for treating thromboembolic disorders.…
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Denise McFarland writes in this month’s CITMA review.
ADR: Anyone for ENE? Denise McFarland explains why it is time to give a lesser‑known form of dispute resolution its due. A link to the…
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Alcon v AMO
Alcon, represented by Tom Hinchliffe QC, leading Kathryn Pickard and Jeremy Heald, was successful in their action against AMO. The case related to machines for…
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Match v Muzmatch
Match Group, the owners of the Tinder, Match and Hinge online dating services, have been successful in high profile trade mark infringement proceedings brought against…
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Optis v Apple Trial D
Optis, represented by Tom Hinchliffe QC, leading James Whyte and Jennifer Dixon, was successful in the 4th and final technical trial in the Optis v…
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Wonder What Happened Next?
In a follow up to an earlier news item (29 June 2021) reporting on the first instance decision of Judi Pike of the IPO, today,…
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Cavadore Limited & Another -v- Jawa & Another [2021] EWHC 3382 (Ch)
Denise McFarland appeared for the Saudi Arabian Defendants in this matter when the Cypriot Claimants’ Application to amend their earlier Applications was refused. This is…
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Optis v Apple
Apple, represented by Guy Burkill QC with Brian Nicholson QC, has succeeded in reversing the first instance result in the first of four technical trials. The Court…
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Miles Copeland is Chambers & Partners’ IP Junior of the Year 2021
At the Chambers & Partners Bar Awards, held on Thursday 18th November, Miles Copeland was announced as the IT/IP Junior of the Year 2021. The…
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Wonder-ful Result! “Wonder Mum” Trade Mark Permitted for Unilever Global IP
Denise McFarland represented Unilever in their successful Application, despite a spirited Opposition pursued by DC Comics (Partnership). DC Comics relied on “Wonder Woman” as the…
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